2016 Jeep Cherokee wheels problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the wheels on the 2016 Jeep Cherokee — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The PTU was bad and was replaced by the dealership under Chrysler extended warranty. The dealership then said the transfer case module and motor needed to be replaced and while at the dealership replacing those components they informed me that the rear differential axle is bad resulting from the…”
filed Jan 22, 2026
“Axle, driveshaft, and differential concern. The 4x4 warning light came on the dash and the four-wheel-drive system stopped functioning properly. Dealer diagnosed a failing PTU (Power Transfer Unit) and recommended installing an SOP PTU unit. Symptoms included grinding, vibration, and inconsistent…”
filed Nov 22, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Wheels problems in other Cherokee years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Cherokee | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 Cherokee | 5 | 2% |
| 2019 Cherokee | 24 | 1% |
| 2018 Cherokee | 3 | 0% |
| 2017 Cherokee | 12 | 1% |
| 2015 Cherokee | 29 | 2% |
| 2014 Cherokee | 22 | 1% |
| 2001 Cherokee | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 Cherokee | 9 | 2% |
| 1999 Cherokee | 5 | 1% |
| 1998 Cherokee | 2 | 1% |
| 1996 Cherokee | 3 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Jeep Cherokee
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.